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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.62, 712.47 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.62, 712.47 and 283.14 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.62 : 712.47 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.62/712.47 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.62x = 712.47 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.62x = 201,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,728.76/475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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